Horizon Global 24969 Instrucciones De Instalación página 3

Always wear SAFETY GLASSES
when installing hitch
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Bumper
Frame Rail
k
Existing
M8-1.25
nut
p
Access hole
Fish Wire
Example
Bolt Hole
1. Lower Fascia removal - Using a Phillips head screw driver, remove (5) screws located at bottom inside edge of lower fascia. Using a T30 Torx remove (3) screws
located at the bottom inside edge of the lower fascia. Using a plastic trim panel tool, gently remove the lower plastic fascia starting at the outer edges.
2. Remove lower bumper attachment - Using a 13mm socket remove the existing lower bumper attachment nut on the driver side only.
3. Install mounting plates– Place mounting plates (item 2) on top of bumper support as shown and install 4" carriage bolts (item 1) TIP: It is easier if the plate is
fed in from the center with the outer bolt already in the mounting plate.
4. Trim underbody panel and lower fascia – Using a tape measure, marker and tin snips, measure, mark, and trim the underbody panel. See Figure 2.
Using a tape measure, marker and tin snips, measure, mark, and trim the lower fascia. See Figure 3.
5. Fishwire spacer and bolt – Fishwire the spacer and 1.75" carriage bolt (items 5 and 6) through the access hole and into the attachment hole in the passenger
side frame rail, leave the fishwire attached.
Install hitch – Raise hitch into position over the bumper stud on the driver side and align the mounting plates and bolts installed earlier. Be sure to guide the
6.
fishwire through the attachment hole on the passenger side. Install the conical washer (teeth side toward hitch) and hex nut on 1.75" carriage bolt. Install flanged
locknuts on all 4" carriage bolts. Reinstall existing M8 nut.
7. Tighten ½" flanged locknuts and M8 existing nut with torque wrench to 20Lb.-Ft. (27N*M)
and ½" hex nut on 1.75" carr. bolt to 75 Lb.-Ft. (127N*M)
8. Reinstall lower fascia – Reinstall the trimmed lower fascia removed in step 1.
Note: check hitch frequently, making sure all fasteners and ball are properly tightened. If hitch is removed, plug all holes in trunk pan or other body panels to prevent entry of water and exhaust fumes. A hitch or ball which
has been damaged should be removed and replaced. Observe safety precautions when working beneath a vehicle and wear eye protection. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch. This product complies with safety
specifications and requirements for connecting devices and towing systems of the state of New York, V.E.S.C. Regulation V-5 and SAE J684.
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Installation Instructions
PART NUMBERS: 24969, 77969, CQT24969
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k
Access hole
lm
p
Conical Washer
Teeth side
Figure 1
Against hitch
3.75"
3.75"
Underbody Panel Trim
Figure 2
3.50"
6.25"
Lower Fascia Trim
Figure 3
Proper torque is needed to keep the hitch secure to the vehicle when towing.
Sheet 3 of 18 24969NP
Fastener Kit: 24969F
Carriage Bolt
① Qty.(4)
1/2"-13 X 4" GR5
Mounting Plate
Qty.(2) Part No. 128029
②
(not in fastener kit)
Conical washer 1/2''
③ Qty.(1)
Part No. 01292008
Hex Nut
m
Qty.(1)
1/2"-13 GR5
Carriage Bolt
n
Qty.(1)
1/2"-13 X 1.75" GR5
Spacer
o
Qty.(1) 1/4" x 1" x 3"
Part No. 3022
Flanged Locknut
p
Qty.(4) 1/2"-13 GRG
Part No. 4624
Fish wire
q
Qty. (1) 1/2"
Part No. 5482
Authorized Drawbar Kit:
3593 (Sold Separately)
Drawbar must be used in
the RISE position only.
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